Max Manos

About

"Max Manos" is an action-packed game where you destroy shapes to earn shards, the game's currency. Use shards to buy upgrades and empower Max Manos, allowing you to efficiently collect more shards and unlock new abilities. With each level up, create chaotic chain reactions and let the destruction reign.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and addictive, with impactful upgrades that introduce new mechanics.
It features a satisfying gameplay loop with a unique prestige system that keeps the experience fresh.
The sound design and visuals are polished, creating an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game can feel repetitive after a few prestiges, with some players finding it less convenient and more manual as they progress.
It lacks depth and complexity, leading to a feeling of shallowness in gameplay for some players.
The game is relatively short, with many players finishing it in under 7 hours, leaving them wanting more content.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
45%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics and a satisfying incremental loop, with players appreciating the introduction of new systems and upgrades that keep the experience fresh. While some find it initially slow and occasionally shallow, the active gameplay and the presence of prestige mechanics add depth and replayability. Overall, the game successfully combines fun, innovative elements with polished visuals and sound, making it a standout in the incremental genre.
- “Absolutely fantastic incremental game, hits all the right notes in both gameplay and visual/sound design.”
- “The game feels like the developer really cares about it, and has a lot of cool little systems and mechanics that'll have you going 'oh wow that's a cool idea' every time.”
- “The rate at which upgrades speed up the gameplay loop is great for building tension without being too slow, and the incentives for multiple runs are good; I can only hope for more updates adding to the endgame.”
- “Unfortunately, very shallow in gameplay complexity.”
- “The couple of limited restarts offer a few alterations to gameplay or upgrades, but it all boils down to waving your mouse around the screen again.”
- “Meh, it's just a semi-idle game, no real mechanics, nothing really to do other than moving your mouse around; at some point, it just gets quite tedious with no real interest.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
9%
8%
The music in the game is highly praised for its chill and funky vibe, reminiscent of classic tracks that haven't been overused in recent years. Players appreciate the clean visuals and how the soundtrack complements the simple yet addictive gameplay, enhancing the overall experience as the game progresses into more chaotic levels. The soundtrack is noted as a standout feature, making it enjoyable to play even while focusing on the audio.
- “Great music, simple but addicting gameplay.”
- “Clean visuals, funky soundtrack, smooth progression that gets more and more chaotic as you go from clearing a couple shapes off your screen to blowing hundreds of them up into sweet money particles.”
- “Can be played with only mouse and no audio with limited need to read text, so a great game to play while paying attention to audio (though the soundtrack is great).”
- “Imagine if you had a huge sheet of regenerating bubble wrap to dance on to the tune of chill music that hasn't been beaten to death (at least not in the past 20 years.)”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable until the final stages, where it becomes notably tedious, particularly during the boss fight. While the game offers a steady progression with frequent upgrades, some users feel that the lack of engaging mechanics leads to a monotonous experience, especially towards the end. Overall, the grind is seen as a necessary but somewhat frustrating part of completing the game.
- “Achievements aren't hard at all, but the ending gets very grindy to even finish the game, mainly the boss fight, but it's understandable.”
- “Meh, it's just a semi-idle game, no real mechanics, nothing really to do other than moving your mouse around. At some point, it just gets quite tedious with no real interest.”
- “Just barely starts to feel grindy at the very end, but then you get the last upgrades and finish the game!”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are characterized by a simple yet clean design, complemented by well-polished visuals and sound effects that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the innovative and fun mechanics, as well as the smooth progression that escalates in chaos, making the overall aesthetic engaging and enjoyable.
- “The graphics are simple but very cleanly designed, and the sound effects are simple pops that are just different enough for each shape and somehow never annoying.”
- “Clean visuals, funky soundtrack, smooth progression that gets more and more chaotic as you go from clearing a couple shapes off your screen to blowing hundreds of them up into sweet money particles.”
- “The sounds and visuals are really well polished and the gameplay is innovative and fun.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers limited replayability, with players noting that it can be completed in just over six hours and lacks incentives for multiple playthroughs. However, many agree that the experience is still worth the price for a single run.
- “Finished the game in just over 6 hours and don't see any replayability, but it's worth it for that one run.”
- “All in all, well worth the asking price, not what I'd call a ton of replay value.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players report that the game is well-optimized for the Steam Deck, offering a smooth performance even during intense action, and the trackpad controls enhance the overall experience.
- “I've played on the Steam Deck, and it's comfortable to use the trackpad; performance is incredibly smooth even when the screen is going crazy.”